Archaeological evidence suggests the development of Mayan society and economy began around 250 AD.

Artists were among the most distinguished citizens in Mayan society, judging by what is thought to be a self-portrait of a painter depicted on a large platter.

Mayan society shared a quality with modern America.

In Mayan society, suicide was a perfectly respectable act.

The museum displays illustrate the most recent theories on Mayan society - so much of which is still conjecture - including trade patterns and social customs.

It is only through the ethnography that we can speculate that the timing of the illumination was considered important in Mayan society.

In the tenth century, Mayan society suffered a severe breakdown.

He is known for his contributions to the study of Mayan society and language.

It may have played a key role in Egyptian and Mayan societies.